Athletics
Hinsdale South competes in the West Suburban Conference. The school is a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) which governs most sports and competitive activities in the state. The team representing the school are stylized as the Hornets.
The school sponsors interscholastic teams for young men and women in: basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and water polo. Young men may compete in baseball, football, and wrestling, while women may compete in badminton, cheerleading, danceline and softball. While not sponsored by the IHSA, the Athletic Department also sponsors a dance team for young women. The school also sponsors entries in the Special Olympics.
The following teams finished in the top four of their respective IHSA sponsored state championship tournament or meet:
- Badminton: 4th place (2002—03); 3rd place (2001—02); 2nd place (2007—08); State Champions (1998—99, 2004—05, 05—06)
- Baseball: State Champions (1981—82, Conference Champions(2011-2012)
- Football: 2nd place (1980—81)
- Gymnastics (boys): 4th place (1997—98)
- Soccer (boys): 2nd place (1980—81)
- Swimming & Diving (boys): 4th place (1978—79); 3rd place (1987—88); 2nd place (1985—86)
- Tennis (girls): 2nd place (2003—04)
- Volleyball (girls): 5th place (2006—07), Sectional Champions (2011-2012)
Hinsdale South engages in two rivalries in football. The annual game against district rival Hinsdale Central is for the Doings Cup. The winner of the annual game with Downers Grove South High School is awarded the Rebel Cannon trophy.
There are seven gyms, including a multipurpose gym used for Physical Education, assemblies, and volleyball and basketball games. There is also a pool, wrestling gym, gymnastics gym, field house, a fitness center/gym, and a general use gym. Outdoor facilities include a new track, a stadium, 4 baseball/softball diamonds, soccer fields and nine tennis courts.
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